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JD.com lands in Europe: a full-scale challenge to Amazon’s model
The European e-commerce landscape has entered a new phase. With the launch of its Joybuy platform, JD.com lands in Europe with a clear ambition: to replicate its highly efficient, logistics-driven...
March 19, 2026
Ultra-Fast Delivery Is Becoming the New Battleground in U.S. E-Commerce
The U.S. e-commerce market is entering a new phase where delivery speed is no longer a competitive advantage—it is a requirement. What began as a differentiator pioneered by Amazon has...
March 17, 2026
Iran War Impact on E-Commerce: How the Conflict Is Reshaping Global Online Trade
The impact of the Iran War on e-commerce is rapidly becoming one of the most significant economic ripple effects of the 2026 geopolitical crisis. What began as a military escalation...
March 13, 2026
UK Startup Voxelo Raises €346K to Transform Product Videos into 3D Content for E-commerce
Manchester-based startup Voxelo has secured €346,000 (£300,000) in the first close of its pre-seed funding round, aiming to bring a faster and more accessible 3D and AI-powered product content studio...
March 9, 2026
APAC E-commerce Merchants Lose $72 Billion Every Year to Payment and Operational Inefficiencies
The Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing e-commerce market in the world. From China and South Korea to the rapidly expanding digital economies of Southeast Asia, online retail continues to accelerate...
March 9, 2026
Refurbed reaches €3 billion GMV and accelerates expansion across Europe
The European recommerce sector continues to gain momentum as Refurbed, the Vienna-based marketplace for refurbished products, has surpassed €3 billion in cumulative gross merchandise volume (GMV) and announced a major...
March 4, 2026
The Global Economic Impact of a Potential Closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important maritime chokepoints in the global economy. Located between Iran and Oman, this narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with...
March 2, 2026
Walmart E-commerce Growth Highlights Strong Retail Earnings Momentum in the U.S.
Recent retail earnings reports in the United States confirm that digital commerce remains a central growth driver for major retailers, with Walmart emerging as one of the clearest examples. The...
February 26, 2026
SPOTLIGHT ON… Jordie Geuyen: Partnerships Director, Aviation and Trade Services at Hurricane Commerce
For Jordie Geuyen, Partnerships Director, Aviation and Trade Services at Hurricane Commerce, the defining challenge in global trade today is not speed, cost, or even capacity. It is data. After...
February 26, 2026
France Parcel Tax Debate: Impact on E-Commerce Competitiveness in the EU
France is currently at the centre of a tax debate affecting European e-commerce: the proposed increase in taxes on small imported parcels. Industry groups warn that unilateral national measures could...
February 24, 2026
Reveni Secures €7.5M Funding to Transform E-commerce Returns and Logistics in Europe
Madrid-based startup Reveni has secured €7.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its international expansion and further develop its e-commerce logistics platform. The investment round was led by 13books...
February 20, 2026
Asia-Pacific E-Commerce Logistics Expected to Reach $269 billion in 2026
Asia-Pacific has become the global epicenter of e-commerce logistics growth, and specific Asia-Pacific E-Commerce Logistics are expected to reach $269 billion in 2026. The sector is projected to expand from...
February 17, 2026
Valentine’s Day Is Driving Quick Commerce Growth
Valentine’s Day continues to be a major commercial moment for retailers across Europe, increasingly shaped by e-commerce convenience and expectations for fast delivery. Recent market data indicate that consumers are...
February 16, 2026
Customer Journey During Peak Season in the Benelux: Salesupply, Returnless, and Sendcloud report!
The post-purchase phase has become one of the most decisive battlegrounds in modern e-commerce. While competitive pricing, product availability, and fast checkout remain essential, customer loyalty and long-term revenue increasingly...
February 12, 2026
DELIVER Asia 2026 Announces Conference Agenda and Speaker Line-Up
DELIVER Asia 2026 has officially unveiled its conference agenda and confirmed speaker line-up ahead of its second edition, scheduled for 4–5 March 2026 at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore. ...
February 12, 2026
Paris-Based Dialog Secures €3.7M in Seed Funding
The European e-commerce technology landscape continues to attract investment, particularly in artificial intelligence solutions designed to improve online retail experiences. One notable example is the Paris-based startup Dialog, which secured...
February 11, 2026
E-Commerce Logistics in the EU vs the USA: Key Differences, Challenges and Strategic Implications
E-commerce logistics in the European Union and the United States operate within two highly developed but structurally different ecosystems. While both markets are mature and technologically advanced, logistics strategies must...
February 11, 2026
Is The End of Cheap Cross-Border E-Commerce?
How Regulation, Logistics, and Sustainability Are Reshaping Global Online Trade For more than a decade, cheap cross-border e-commerce has fueled global online retail growth. Consumers became accustomed to low-cost products...
February 10, 2026
FedEx’s AI Logistics Strategy Signals the Future of E-Commerce Post-Purchase Experience
E-commerce competition is increasingly shifting beyond checkout toward what happens after the purchase. Delivery transparency, return convenience, and customer communication are now decisive factors in brand loyalty. FedEx’s recent rollout...
February 9, 2026
The New EU Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) represents one of the most significant sustainability regulations affecting e-commerce and retail logistics in recent years. Designed to reduce packaging waste...
February 6, 2026
American Eagle Winds Down Its Third-Party Logistics Venture
American Eagle Outfitters is stepping back from an ambitious logistics strategy that once aimed to challenge large marketplace-driven fulfillment models. The retailer is winding down its third-party logistics operations, closing...
February 4, 2026
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